Certificate IV in Horticulture - AHC40416

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Average Course Fee: $7393

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Average Course Duration: 15 Months

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Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

29.2%

Labourers

21.7%

Managers

20.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

49.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

6.8%

Arts and Recreation Services

6.0%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Horticulture is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management.

Stream

Horticulture

Certificate II

Horticulture Assistant

Certificate III

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Animal Production

Shearing/Wool Harvesting & Handling

Rural Operations

Production Horticulture

Irrigation

Conservation and Land Management

Indigenous Land Management

Arboriculture

Nursery

Landscape and Gardens

Permaculture

Certificate II

Rural Operations Worker

Indigenous Land Management Assistant

Arborist Ground Crew Member

Retail Plant Nursery Assistant

Permaculture Assistant

Certificate III

Senior Rural Operations Farmhand

Irrigation Installation Technician

Permaculture Farm Hand

Certificate IV

Wool Classer

Farm Production Administrator

Irrigation Installation Supervisor

Conservation Field Officer

Conservation Field Officer

Garden Centre Supervisor

Permaculture Project Supervisor

Diploma

Agronomist

Community Project Coordinator (Land Care)

Senior Indigenous Ranger

Consultant Arborist

Plant Nursery Manager

Senior Landscape Designer

Permaculture Specialist

Advanced Diploma

Horticulture Business Manager

Regional Conservation Manager

Senior Arborist

Horticulture Business Manager

Horticulture Business Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency:

1 core units plus

11 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

select 7 units from elective list below

4 units aligned to AQF level 3, 4 or 5 may be selected from electives below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.

Core Units

AHCWHS401

Maintain work health and safety processes

Elective Units

AHCBUS407	Cost a project
AHCBUS408	Operate within a budget framework
AHCCHM403	Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
AHCCHM404	Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM405	Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCIRG435	Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG436	Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCIRG437	Schedule irrigations
AHCIRG442	Supervise irrigation system installation
AHCIRG445	Manage surface irrigation systems
AHCLSC401	Supervise landscape project works
AHCMER401	Coordinate customer service and networking activities
AHCMOM401	Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment
AHCMOM402	Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
AHCNAR401	Supervise natural area restoration works
AHCNAR402	Plan the implementation of revegetation works
AHCNSY401	Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY402	Plan a propagation program
AHCORG401	Manage biodynamic production
AHCORG402	Manage organic livestock production
AHCORG403	Manage organic soil improvement
AHCPCM401	Recommend plants and cultural practices
AHCPCM402	Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCPGD401	Design plant displays
AHCPGD402	Plan a plant establishment program
AHCPMG409	Implement a pest management plan
AHCPMG410	Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
AHCPMG411	Ensure compliance with pest legislation
AHCSOL401	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCTRF403	Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCTRF404	Plan and implement sports turf renovation
AHCWRK401	Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK402	Provide information on issues and policies
AHCWRK403	Supervise work routines and staff performance
BSBDES403	Develop and extend design skills and practice
BSBHRM405	Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBITU404	Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBPMG417	Apply project life cycle management processes
BSBREL402	Build client relationships and business networks
BSBRES411	Analyse and present research information
BSBSMB421	Manage small business finances
CUAACD303	Produce technical drawings
SIRXINV004A	Buy merchandise
TLIR4002	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

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